Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
89
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
105
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 89 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 25 | 23 | 29 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Hornets handled the Knicks 105-89. The Hornets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.